andrewinorlando
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Can those dryers be vented to the outside? Looks like a smaller than standard vent opening.
I'm just avocado green with envy.
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Why is this in the Super forum? This should be in the Imperial since I'm sure this is a <1986 appliance.
Great dryer, BTW and my favorite color!
Great dryer, BTW and my favorite color!
Maytag ended production of these in 1983 but I don't know that they were available in avocado until then so it probably is older.
They can be vented to the outside - attaching a 3" rigid or flexible duct to the exhaust port is simple. I had mine vented through the 4" duct in my apartment in Phoenix and it worked just fine.
They can be vented to the outside - attaching a 3" rigid or flexible duct to the exhaust port is simple. I had mine vented through the 4" duct in my apartment in Phoenix and it worked just fine.
brisnat81
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Nice Dryer Steve
How are you going?
That Dryer looks very similiar inside to the Whirlpool, Simpson, Malleys dryers that were onsale here in the 70's - 2003.
It is a simple design that other than the felt burning crisp, will run forever. I've replaced the felt with the new Kevlar stripping and its always good to go again.
A dryer with those cabinet dimensions here, would be rated at 3 or 3.5kg.
Our standard 4.5kg or 5kg dryers are in a 60cm x 60cm x 80cm cabinet.
I agree with Diomede, that power cord is thicker than what you'd find on a 20amp dryer here. Is it all conductor, or just very very thick outer insulation?
Cheers
Nathan
How are you going?
That Dryer looks very similiar inside to the Whirlpool, Simpson, Malleys dryers that were onsale here in the 70's - 2003.
It is a simple design that other than the felt burning crisp, will run forever. I've replaced the felt with the new Kevlar stripping and its always good to go again.
A dryer with those cabinet dimensions here, would be rated at 3 or 3.5kg.
Our standard 4.5kg or 5kg dryers are in a 60cm x 60cm x 80cm cabinet.
I agree with Diomede, that power cord is thicker than what you'd find on a 20amp dryer here. Is it all conductor, or just very very thick outer insulation?
Cheers
Nathan
redcarpetdrew
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What a neat little thing...
I have the matching A50 twin tub washer in harvest gold. I've torn apart and repaired a few of those 50 dryers. (I may even have a few random parts hidden away...) The picture you took of the Model/serial tag was a little off. If the letters at the end of the serial were HU then its a Sept, 1969. If not, please to clarify letters... They run really quiet, too.
RCD
I have the matching A50 twin tub washer in harvest gold. I've torn apart and repaired a few of those 50 dryers. (I may even have a few random parts hidden away...) The picture you took of the Model/serial tag was a little off. If the letters at the end of the serial were HU then its a Sept, 1969. If not, please to clarify letters... They run really quiet, too.
RCD
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Hi Nathan *WAVES*
Oh do show a linkie to Kevlar strips. IIRC isn't that the material of which bulletpoof vests are made?
The (flex) cord is riduculoulsy thick. Seems to be the conductors. Believe it or not zip cord / lamp cord is what I am used to and these types of cords (double insulated) seem odd to me.
~That Dryer looks very similiar inside to the Whirlpool, Simpson, Malleys dryers that were onsale here in the 70's - 2003.
Photos and links are very much appreciated!
I had an epiphany earlier. A 20a 110v plug would have a different prong (pin) configuration. Seems to me a higher wattage is squeezed through these, even though rated 15a by having the base volage as 125v rather than somtheing lower.
It's a fun little toy of a machine and I look forward to adding the fan belt in order to have it run!
Of course if I get really creative I may have to up the wattage on the heating element by using a 220v heater with a relay to control it. This sort of reminds me of the wall-mounted Aussie dryers we have been familiarized with here on this site.
BTW does shortening an open heating element coil increase or decrease the wattage?
Oh do show a linkie to Kevlar strips. IIRC isn't that the material of which bulletpoof vests are made?
The (flex) cord is riduculoulsy thick. Seems to be the conductors. Believe it or not zip cord / lamp cord is what I am used to and these types of cords (double insulated) seem odd to me.
~That Dryer looks very similiar inside to the Whirlpool, Simpson, Malleys dryers that were onsale here in the 70's - 2003.
Photos and links are very much appreciated!
I had an epiphany earlier. A 20a 110v plug would have a different prong (pin) configuration. Seems to me a higher wattage is squeezed through these, even though rated 15a by having the base volage as 125v rather than somtheing lower.
It's a fun little toy of a machine and I look forward to adding the fan belt in order to have it run!
Of course if I get really creative I may have to up the wattage on the heating element by using a 220v heater with a relay to control it. This sort of reminds me of the wall-mounted Aussie dryers we have been familiarized with here on this site.
BTW does shortening an open heating element coil increase or decrease the wattage?
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Perfect dryer for one's dainties and unmentionables!
Hi RCD.
The serial number is..........
989781 HU.
DING DING DING DING.
September of 1969 it is
Would you believe I found avocado green shag carpet fibers in the casters?
What is the name of the grey color on the rear panel and what type of paint is it? Still available? Or should I just have the color computer matched?
Hi RCD.
The serial number is..........
989781 HU.
DING DING DING DING.
September of 1969 it is
Would you believe I found avocado green shag carpet fibers in the casters?
What is the name of the grey color on the rear panel and what type of paint is it? Still available? Or should I just have the color computer matched?
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Toggleshitch: shorting a heating element will decrease the wattage: the resistence of the element is calculated as R=(r*l)/A
where:
- l is the length
- A is the area
- r is the specific electrical resistance or resistivity
in case of nichrome r is 1.10×10−6 ohm per metre
So shorting a piece of the coil with copper wire is the same as phisically cutting it out of the circuit.
Nathan: btw, I'm not Diomede but Gabriele
where:
- l is the length
- A is the area
- r is the specific electrical resistance or resistivity
in case of nichrome r is 1.10×10−6 ohm per metre
So shorting a piece of the coil with copper wire is the same as phisically cutting it out of the circuit.
Nathan: btw, I'm not Diomede but Gabriele
Parts for Maytag Dryer
I live on LI and have the same dryer as you but in white. I found the silicon belt at Universe Appliance on Merrick Road in Seaford.This was about a year ago. Universe Appliance have been in this location forever and they seem to have lots of odd parts.
I live on LI and have the same dryer as you but in white. I found the silicon belt at Universe Appliance on Merrick Road in Seaford.This was about a year ago. Universe Appliance have been in this location forever and they seem to have lots of odd parts.
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Thanks Bruce. Should be easy to get to.
I'm in central Nassau county now- Mineola. Soon to be Floral Park- (Nassau) about 5 block away from NYC.
I'm in central Nassau county now- Mineola. Soon to be Floral Park- (Nassau) about 5 block away from NYC.
Parts for Maytag Dryer
Steve,
I would give Universe a call before you go there, they are very helpful.The only thing that they don't carry are parts for my 47 Bendix. I need the water solinoid and i'm not great with electric so I don't know how to rig a generic waterswitch and make it work with the machine.
Bruce
Steve,
I would give Universe a call before you go there, they are very helpful.The only thing that they don't carry are parts for my 47 Bendix. I need the water solinoid and i'm not great with electric so I don't know how to rig a generic waterswitch and make it work with the machine.
Bruce
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Write to me offline and I will see if I can help. Need details on the acutal workings and exisiting water valve wires.
Maytag Dryer
Going out of town for 2 days will contact you when I return. My email is [email protected]
Going out of town for 2 days will contact you when I return. My email is [email protected]
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Thank you very much. It's a big help.
I'm good for now!
I'm good for now!
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"Soon to be Floral Park- (Nassau) about 5 block away from NYC."
Congratulations on your new home! Floral Park is a very solid area, with very nice people.
Try Manny's on Union Turnpike if you like Cuban food.
Congratulations on your new home! Floral Park is a very solid area, with very nice people.
Try Manny's on Union Turnpike if you like Cuban food.
I want to grow up
and be just like my big brother one day....
and be just like my big brother one day....
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..and look at that prong!
Thank Scotty!
Cord envy. Face it junior; your brother's cord will always be bigger, thicker and longer.
Thank Scotty!
Cord envy. Face it junior; your brother's cord will always be bigger, thicker and longer.
Package arrived in suburbia
from repairclinic.com
from repairclinic.com
Installed New Belt
Plugged the little avocado Maytag in and......
Purrrs....like a charm.
Moral of story:
City boy finds great stuff in rural America.
Tag Sale-ing~!
Plugged the little avocado Maytag in and......
Purrrs....like a charm.
Moral of story:
City boy finds great stuff in rural America.
Tag Sale-ing~!
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Silicone to the rescue!
~City boy finds great stuff in rural America.
Suburban America. Easy, I can only take SO much at one time.
............. and yes I married him.
Now let's see if you let me take *MY* dryer out of there! *LOL*
~City boy finds great stuff in rural America.
Suburban America. Easy, I can only take SO much at one time.
............. and yes I married him.
Now let's see if you let me take *MY* dryer out of there! *LOL*
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Thats one dryer I wouldnt mind having in my collection. Maybe someday I will come across one. I did think about using it here in Mass since I am getting tired of the gas dryer yellowing my whites.
SOLD
To the highest bidder on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Maytag-Mini-110...ryZ71254QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
To the highest bidder on Ebay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Maytag-Mini-110...ryZ71254QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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I agree with Jason, this should be in the Imperial.
Congratulations on the sale. Really good.
I hope it is going to a collector.
Congratulations on the sale. Really good.
I hope it is going to a collector.
From CT to NY
Green with envy.
BUH-BYE!
Green with envy.
BUH-BYE!
Come back for a visit
You know you are always welcome home my former little dryer.
You know you are always welcome home my former little dryer.
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"You know you are always welcome home my former little dryer. "
stop it.
Your going to make me cry. I feel like were saying good-bye to our 6 year old leaving for summer camp,
or the adoption agency more likely.
He so cute and Avacodo. ...
I can't write anymore.
Its too difficult. Where is my klenex.
(where is his cute little baseball cap.)
stop it.
Your going to make me cry. I feel like were saying good-bye to our 6 year old leaving for summer camp,
or the adoption agency more likely.
He so cute and Avacodo. ...
I can't write anymore.
Its too difficult. Where is my klenex.
(where is his cute little baseball cap.)
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Yes those are very dry and coming down off the rack, asap.
Have no fear. Junior misses his former home, but likes his new home too.
Have no fear. Junior misses his former home, but likes his new home too.
That's the hottest thing Toggles has had in the back seat of his car in ages!!!
**AHEM**
Junior here... I was in the back of Toggle's car?
Junior here... I was in the back of Toggle's car?
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